Most Dense in Lower Saxony

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Lower Saxony

1 Linden-Nord 43,581/mi²
2 Oststadt 43,539/mi²
3 Südstadt 20,697/mi²
4 Mühlenberg 16,435/mi²
5 Vechelde 16,058/mi²
6 Auf der Horst 15,326/mi²
7 Linden-Mitte 14,255/mi²
8 Nordstadt 12,775/mi²
9 Mitte 12,591/mi²
10 Sahlkamp 11,822/mi²
11 Davenstedt 11,065/mi²
12 Döhren 10,680/mi²
13 Linden-Süd 10,343/mi²
14 Ahlem 10,265/mi²
15 Oberricklingen 10,145/mi²
16 Calenberger Neustadt 9,673/mi²
18 Mittegroßefehn 9,376/mi²
19 Heideviertel 9,221/mi²
20 Bothfeld 8,693/mi²
21 Hainholz 8,453/mi²
22 Herrenhausen 7,617/mi²
23 Kleefeld 7,425/mi²
24 Limmer 7,255/mi²
25 Badenstedt 7,097/mi²
26 Ricklingen 7,092/mi²
27 Wettbergen 6,810/mi²
28 Bemerode 6,461/mi²
29 Hannover 5,790/mi²
30 Kirchrode 5,158/mi²
31 Garbsen-Mitte 4,967/mi²
32 Stöcken 4,552/mi²
33 Misburg-Nord 4,505/mi²
34 Cremlingen 4,079/mi²
35 Oldenburg 3,838/mi²
36 Braunschweig 3,263/mi²
37 Osnabrück 2,933/mi²
38 Göttingen 2,819/mi²
39 Hildesheim 2,742/mi²
40 Anderten 2,615/mi²
41 Delmenhorst 2,497/mi²
42 Zoo 2,420/mi²
43 Lüneburg 2,201/mi²
44 Langenhagen 2,156/mi²
45 Laatzen 2,151/mi²
46 Stöckheim 2,105/mi²
47 Garbsen 2,011/mi²
48 Giesen 1,990/mi²
49 Wilhelmshaven 1,897/mi²
50 Ronnenberg 1,469/mi²
51 Georgsmarienhütte 1,442/mi²
52 Wolfsburg 1,395/mi²
53 Quakenbrück 1,371/mi²
54 Wolfenbüttel 1,316/mi²
55 Nienburg 1,309/mi²
56 Wallenhorst 1,293/mi²
57 Seelze 1,262/mi²
58 Hameln 1,240/mi²
59 Adendorf 1,196/mi²
60 Bad Rothenfelde 1,185/mi²
61 Brake (Unterweser) 1,173/mi²
62 Leer 1,156/mi²
63 Hemmingen 1,146/mi²
64 Buxtehude 1,133/mi²
65 Wathlingen 1,016/mi²
66 Emden 1,008/mi²
67 Celle 991/mi²
68 Schüttorf 989/mi²
69 Peine 977/mi²
70 Cloppenburg 942/mi²
71 Salzgitter 937/mi²
72 Hagen 930/mi²
73 Achim 927/mi²
74 Hasbergen 926/mi²
75 Hansestadt Stade 916/mi²
76 Gifhorn 914/mi²
78 Rodenberg 849/mi²
79 Stuhr 847/mi²
80 Egestorf 836/mi²
81 Stadthagen 825/mi²
82 Seevetal 813/mi²
83 Isenbüttel 812/mi²
84 Nordhorn 811/mi²
85 Sarstedt 797/mi²
86 Lengede 796/mi²
87 Ritterhude 796/mi²
88 Bad Iburg 791/mi²
89 Klein Schwülper 785/mi²
90 Lehrte 778/mi²
91 Schöningen 755/mi²
92 Gehrden 744/mi²
93 Papenburg 738/mi²
94 Hage 737/mi²
95 Verden 733/mi²
96 Vechta 732/mi²
97 Bückeburg 723/mi²
98 Lohne 714/mi²
99 Neuenhaus 697/mi²
100 Wunstorf 691/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Lower Saxony pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Linden-Nord leads with 43,581 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Linden-Nord has 43,581 people per square mile - that's roughly 68 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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